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What is the difference between Buoys and Beacons?

Posted by Rajat

Asked on August 16, 2020 1:26 am

A buoy is a FLOATING mark that is secured to the seabed by mooring chains and a beacon is a mark that is permanently fixed to the seabed.

A beacon is usually a FIXED mark such as a Lighthouse. Beacon usually transmit radio signals.

Posted by marinetales

Answered On May 19, 2021 3:56 pm